Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current NY RN license with CNS qualification (NJ State RN preferred)
  • Master's in Nursing required
  • National certification mandatory
  • 3+ years of pediatric nursing experience preferred
  • Experience in an advanced nursing role preferred
  • Oncology experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership in evidence-based oncology nursing
  • Support patients with cancer and nursing staff
  • Coordinate practice standards implementation across sites
  • Ensure positive outcomes related to nurse-sensitive indicators
  • Promote patient-centered care through collaboration
  • Cultivate Relationship Based Care in service delivery
  • Disseminate nursing practice standards and research outcomes

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package
  • Flexible work schedule with day shifts
  • Opportunity for continuing education and professional development
  • Supportive work environment in cancer care
  • Access to a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Full Job Description
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

At MSK, we recognize and champion the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and how it enhances the clinical setting and the value it provides to our patient population. Our highly skilled nursing team includes over 40 Clinical Nurse Specialists. Each of us is dedicated to delivering excellence in the art and science of professional nursing, consistent with our mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families living with cancer in a healing and innovative environment.

Role Overview:
  • Provide clinical leadership in the areas of evidence-based oncology nursing practice, education, consultation, and research.
  • Provide support to MSK's patients with cancer diagnosis and the nursing staff who care for them.
  • Coordinate implementation of practice standards with colleagues across sites.
  • Demonstrate positive quality outcomes as it relates to nurse-sensitive indicators and patient and staff satisfaction.
  • Promote a patient-centered environment through collaboration with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support and cultivate Relationship Based Care in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Disseminate MSK oncology nursing practice standards and outcomes through abstract submission, podium presentation and evidence-based research findings.


Key Qualifications:
  • Current NY RN license with CNS qualification required (NJ State RN and CNS qualification preferred, can be obtained during the first 6 months of employment)
  • RNs currently enrolled in a CNS program may be considered at the CN IV level pending receipt of NYS CNS licensure
  • Master's in Nursing
  • National certification
  • 3+ years of related pediatric experience preferred
  • Experience in an advanced nursing role preferred
  • Oncology experience a plus


Core Skills:
  • Self-direction and strong interpersonal skills are essential
  • A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Able to work effectively in an environment notable for complex, information across multiple treatment sites
  • Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • A successful collaborator with the ability to engage others with different points of view and priorities


Additional Information:
  • This is a Day shift CNS position, 4 10-hour shifts, with weekend coverage.
  • Location is 1275 York Avenue with regional location oversight (New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island).
  • Report To: Associate Director of Nursing Evidence Based Practice


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Pay Range: $136,400.00 - $225,100.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
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